Network Engineering Technician – Mombasa at Poa Internet – July 2025

Mission Statement for the Role: 

Deployment, commissioning, support, and preventive maintenance of Poa Networks across Kenya in a timely, cost-effective, and high-quality manner—enabling Poa’s Commercial teams to achieve their growth objectives.

Overall Responsibility:

Responsible for end-to-end execution of wireless installations, commissioning, field support, and preventive maintenance for assigned networks (new and expansions) across Kenya. The role ensures delivery against installation and commissioning targets with a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency to support Poa’s national scale-up plans..

Role Responsibilities: 

• Deploy, commission & support wireless Distribution Points in accordance with the Site Installation guidelines.
• Maintain 99.9% Tower Uptime through proactive maintenance and timely reactive interventions.
• Ensure zero repeat installs and maintain strict EHS compliance with no site accidents or fatalities.
• Ensure zero installation complaints from the community arising from damages to property or improper site keeping.
• Ensure full accountability for materials while maintaining accurate, transparent and consistent reporting.

Academic qualifications required for the role: .

• Diploma in a relevant engineering field, preferably in Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Key Competencies required for the role:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in wireless installation and commissioning within the telecom industry.
• Proficient in antenna and power installations, with confidence working at heights; knowledge of routing, switching, IT systems, and fibre planning is an added advantage.
• Proven ability to successfully implement major wireless installs & commissioning in a fast-growing organisation with limited resources and strict timelines.
• A consistent track record of having cost-effectively implemented site builds with strict adherence to high-quality and safety standards in past engagements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; self-driven team player with a proactive attitude and a passion for continuous learning.
• Willing to travel frequently across the country on short notice.

Mandatory criteria with no exceptions to hire:

• Proven experience in a fast-growing, high-performance organization with a similar culture and values to Poa.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under pressure while delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Experience working across different regions in Kenya and with multicultural teams.
• Track record of driving quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a consumer tech services environment.